das Alter

Plural: die Alter
Based on: alt
Goethe A1 Noun #219 Noun
  1. the age
  2. bro, dude
1.

the age

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  • Mit 30 Jahren hat er das Alter, um sich niederzulassen und eine Familie zu gründen.
  • At 30, he's at the age to settle down and start a family.
2.

bro, dude

(Colloquially, "Alter" is a really common word among friends. It's used WITHOUT the article, because technically it is "der Alte", just with the proper adjective ending.)
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  • Alter, was machst du denn hier?
  • Dude, what are you doing here?

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How many meanings does the German word 'Alter' have?

Alter has 2 distinct meanings: 1. the age, 2. bro, dude .

What is the gender of 'Alter'?

das

What is the plural of 'Alter'?

die Alter

What is 'Alter' related to?

The word 'Alter' is related to alt.

Where can I learn more about 'Alter'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.